caliginous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite dark and misty and gloomy

WordNet

Ca*lig"i*nous adjective
Etymology
L. caliginosus; cf. F. caligineux.
Definitions
  1. Affected with darkness or dimness; dark; obscure. R. Blount.
    The caliginous regions of the air. Hallywell.
    -- Ca*lig"i*nous*ly, adv. -- Ca*lig"i*nous*ness, n.

Webster 1913